The phrase "ask for exactly" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to request something specific or precise from someone.
Example: "If you need assistance, please ask for exactly what you require to avoid any confusion."
Alternatives: "request specifically" or "inquire precisely".
When I first came across this story, I took it as a cautionary tale about how difficult it was to deal with the almighty power of Zeus - if you ask a favour from the king of the gods, you had better take care to ask for exactly what you want, or it will be sure to rebound.
And when you're the one in need, be sure to reach out and ask for exactly what will help you.
I have had many people ask for exactly that this time, and there is no single, decisively authoritative source.
It is important whether you are advocating for yourself or someone is advocating on your behalf that you are not afraid to ask for exactly what you want.
Ask for exactly what you want.
Ask for exactly what you want instead of being vague and keeping them guessing.
The protesters in downtown Istanbul were asking for exactly what Hrant Dink wanted — as Dink told Mahoney, years ago, "Justice, and to be able to speak the truth".
What was trickiest for Gutierrez, Bass and "Vaudevival's" Oleson and Olwell was the very notion of asking for exactly what they wanted.
The state and municipal employees union nonetheless proposed six resolutions asking for exactly that -- at AOL Time Warner, Bank of New York, Citigroup, Kodak, Exxon Mobil and Sears, Roebuck.
Plus, she said, "I'm asking for exactly the things I can't ask for in the office — to do something for the kids, something personal, pick up something".
Make a point of saying exactly what you mean, and asking for exactly what you want, and you will be pleasantly surprised by often you get it.
